Tom hutton is a mountain bike guide, photographer and journalist. Lake district bikes the best bike hire in the lake district. The 192 page book is divided into five sections which cover all the bases introduction, short. The graded circular rides are arranged by difficulty, from kendal to cleator moor in the far northwest and keswick to winster in the lyth valley. Featured are 26 of the best mountain bike rides in the lake district, between 12 and 60 kilometres in length, suitable for all levels of mountain bikers. Once the nordic ski season starts, a trail pass is required to use the ski and snowshoe trails. Road cyclists and mountain bikers are spoilt for choice in the lake district. Our guides are all smbla qualified to trail cycle leader or mountain bike leader level, so depending on your skill level, fitness and experience, our enthusiastic instructors will tailor your session to fit your needs. Choose between single sheet maps, mountain bike routes guides or a general detailed navigation map. South lake district all mountain wildbike mountain biking. Well never turn down the latest wheelset, but wed be almost as happy with a great book about our passion. A great variety of routes, clear directions and excellent maps. Were based in the southern lake district, cumbria and can deliver direct to your holiday accommodation.
The trail leads over the high mountain pass on walna scar, and descends to the beautiful starting point of coniston. A cycling guidebook, lake district mountain biking is a compact guide to the best riding in one of the best mountain biking areas in the country. Cockermouth keswick braithwaite lorton ca12 5tw tel 017687 78711 whinlatter forest park is home to the longest purposebuilt mountain bike trail in the lake district. Features 26 mountain bike rides in the lake district, between 12km and 60km in length. Mountain biking in the lake district describes 24 routes in the lakes, offering some of the best mtb riding in the uk. Featured are 26 of the best mountain bike rides in the lake district, between 12km and 60km in length, suitable for all levels of mountain bikers.
Lake district mountain bike holiday 3 days cycleactive. Includes circular routes suitable for all abilities, from kendal to cleator moor in the northwest and keswick to winster in the lyth valley, including a circumnavigation of windermere. The popularity of electric mountain bikes has exploded in recent years. Get quick answers from mountain biking in the lake district staff and. The mountain biking in the english lake district has everything. Top five places to go mountain biking in the lake district. It includes all major destination areas such as the peak district, lake district. Based in the lake district, i can offer bespoke bike rides and mountain biking from where ever you are staying or hiring bikes. Cycling, bike hire and cycle routes in the lake district. We have found 20 properties to book, based on your search for hotels ideal for cycling and mountain biking in the lake district, england. Coronavirus status you can still buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and.
Lake district high mountains and high passes wildbike. Mountain biking in the lake district river deep mountain. Boasting everything from prime forest singletrack to the immersive fells and ancient mountain passes to reach those eyepopping epic summits, the lake district with its technical natural trails will leave you drenched with adrenaline. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For structured routes, go to whinlatter forest, west of keswick, and grizedale forest south of hawkshead, both with excellent mountain bike routes in forestry commission woodland. May 07, 2012 great singletrack descent in dunnerdale in the lake district.
Mar 10, 2018 this ride is typical of mountain biking in the lake district, full of steep uphills and swift descents, all with a stunning backdrop. Buy mountain biking in the lake district cycling cicerone mountain biking reprint, updated by ian boydon isbn. The lake district mountain bike routes maps and guides. Short video of 2 days riding in the lakes, including sticks pass, helvellyn, nan bield pass and whinlatter trail centre. The riding is challenging both physically and technically but the rewards are immense. The best bike hire in the lake district lake district bikes have a range of road bikes, ebikes and mountain bikes for hire for all ages and abilities. Mar 21, 2016 about mountain biking in the lake district mountain bike guiding, instruction and coaching. Forest trails, high passes and ancient rights of way make up. This guide features 26 mountain bike rides in the lake district, between 12km and 60km in length, suitable for various levels of mountain bikers. Forest trails, high passes and ancient rights of way make up three, superb, fully guided, days on the bikes.
From the classic rocky bigmountain riding in the lake district, the rough and tumble of the peak. A guidebook of 24 short, medium, long and fullday mountain bike routes in the lake district. Mountain biking books run a gamut from practical to aspirational. One of the classic, and most challenging routes in the lake district, it is very popular among experienced mountain bikers who visit and live in the area. Lake district mountain bike routes fat tyres mountain. Take in three of englands most impressive summits in three days of incredible mountain biking. We also offer road cycling events such as london to paris, london to brighton for small to large groups.
The 10 best lake district hiking trails with photos. Pdf lake district mountain biking download full pdf. I was quite a novice only my 2nd time and it was more chalkenging than my first experience in yorkshire. Click book on the booking form to view the number of spaces available for this trip. The 26 routes included in this book range from 9 to 105 kilometres in length, with routes suitable for riders of all abilities. The lake district has plentiful and varied trails, and the routes described in this guide offer. Cycling in the lake district and cumbria bike ride maps.
Mountain biking in the lake district a day out riding with river deep mountain high will mean that you are guided around great single track routes without you needing to find where the bridleways are, whats good, where the bogs are or how to get back to the car. The lakes offer some of the best mtb riding in the uk. Lakesmtb lake district mountain biking routes, trail maps. Author dave barter brings together 40 of the best road rides in england, scotland and wales, searching out the countrys most celebrated routes, toughest climbs and most scenic roads. Straight out of the postmans bags, ian boydons guide to mountain biking in the lake district has arrived seeking the bikemagic seal of approval. Home to englands longest lakes and highest mountain, the lake district national park and north west region provides a playground of activities to suit all tastes. A guidebook for 24 original and exciting graded mountain biking routes in the lake district, offering some of the best mtb riding in the uk. Our bestselling range of mountain biking guidebooks covers the uk and alps, offering hundreds of fantastic route ideas. Hiking and mountain biking trails are open and free to the public.
We are best known for our own titles such as lake district mountain biking. Great singletrack descent in dunnerdale in the lake district. Have a really fun day enjoying the adventurous aspects of mountain biking the lake district. Hotels ideal for cycling and mountain biking in the lake district. There are two main options for maps and guide books for more wild mountain biking.
This new technology adds an electric engine to the mountain bike which propels the bike when peddling, allowing you to go further and faster than you ever could on a regular mountain bike with ease. Peak district mountain biking vertebrate publishing. Lake district mountain biking essential trails is the full second edition of the bestselling guide to some of the finest mountain bike riding in the uk. The book features industrystandard ordnance survey mapping, and is illustrated with action photography. In common with all our basecamps, your lake district basecamp is nicely sheltered and has awesome views from the tent door right across ullswater and over the. Mountain biking in the lake district book bike magic. Peak district mountain biking dark peak trails is the full second edition of the groundbreaking mountain bike guidebook dark peak mountain biking true grit trails, described by leading mountain biking website as far and away the best peak guide weve come across.
The lake district has plentiful and varied trails offering some of the best mtb riding in the uk. The lake district mountain bike routes guide 27 routes. Mountain biking is one of the very best ways to enjoy the landscape and views, and at the same time keep healthy and seek out new places and experiences. Bike hire, including ebike hire is also available here.
It helps you explore classic rides around walna scar, high street and borrowdale and discover several lesserknown gems. Taken from route 20 of the guide book mountain biking in the lake district by ian boydon. The lake district was made for cycling, with challenging off road mountain biking routes to gentle country lanes. If youre based on the east side of lake windermere, you can park at ferry nab and cross the lake on the ferry to the route starting point. Fancy pushing your mountain biking to the next level. Mountain biking in the lake district cicerone mountain. He has been the route researcher for mbr magazine for 17 years, provides classic route guides for singletrack magazine and has written a number of guidebooks.
Lake district mountain biking vertebrate publishing. I bought this book in 2008 when i had just taken up mountain biking after a break of about 10 years, and my partner and i were going to the lakes and taking bikes. The mountain biking trails that youll bike on our bespoke lake district singletrack biking tour are fantastic, with literally hundreds of sublime mountain biking trails to choose from. Pdf mountain biking in the lake district cicerone mountain biking pdf download free book mountain biking in the lake district cicerone mountain biking pdf, pdf mountain biking in the lake district cicerone mountain biking popular download, read online mountain biking in the lake district. Our commission helps keep the national park special.
For many the mountain biking in the lake district is the best in england and wales and for some can rival scotlands world class variety. The lake district is widely considered to be the best destination for mountain biking in the uk and, with its plentiful and varied trails mountain biking in the lake district cicerone mountain biking. Uk lake district secret ambleside mountain bike holiday. On this lake district mountain biking holiday you will be comfortably housed in our private bunkhouse, owned by the national trust and beautifully situated in a woodland clearing on the slopes of claife heights near hawkshead. For more info on our allinclusive lake district weekends and guided riding in the lake district, see our website. The nordic center plans to open december 1st for the season. Helping you to develop news skills and refine your existing ones whilst not getting lost. Forget about route planning, map reading delays, running out of battery power on your garmin, and getting lost.
The lake district boasts some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the country, providing a dramatic backdrop to many of the rides featured in this book. Hotels ideal for cycling and mountain biking in the lake. The 192 page book is divided into five sections which cover all the bases introduction, short loops, medium loops, long loops and full day loops. The model we hire out is the haibike sduro hardseven 5. Explore the trails of the lake district with a fully qualified and experienced professional. Lake district singletrack trailbrakes biking holidays. Old corpse road lake district mtb route guide youtube.
Epic landscape, and weve been extremely lucky with the weather too. Whinlatter forest park altura mountain bike trail visit. Designer and rider, andy smith, who has years of riding experience in the lake district wanted to show the world the local trails, the stunning scenery and the challenging local weather conditions. The altura trail puts the mountain back into biking and has been built for experienced riders with good off road skills and a higher level of fitness and stamina. The best mountain biking books can turn even the most obsessed rider into an avid reader. Mountain biking in the lake district dunnerdale singletrack. Our guides are all smbla qualified to trail cycle leader or mountain bike leader level, so depending on your skill level, fitness and experience, our enthusiastic instructors will tailor your session to. The lake district has a plethora of amazing natural trails zig zagging the varied terrain, with this weekend taking in the finest the central lakes has to offer.
Mountain biking in the lake district cycling cicerone. Lake district mountain biking essential trails is the full second edition of this bestselling guidebook. Try something new in the lake district mountain biking. Feb 15, 2011 a guidebook for 24 original and exciting graded mountain biking routes in the lake district, offering some of the best mtb riding in the uk. Mountain biking in the lake district gives great routes in a small place, letting you get the most out of your visit. Bring the family and follow one of our family friendly cycling. Book your tour in advance hire a cycling guide to take you straight to the heart of some of the best road biking in the lake district national park and south cumbria. May 15, 2019 mountain biking offroad cycle routes in the lake district there are both wild and structured mountain bike routes in the area. Mountain biking in the lake district ambleside 2020 all.
Everything you should know about lake district cycling. This video gives an idea of a route you could do to take in the old. A fantastic book of 27 routes that shows the best mountain biking the lake district has to offer. Check out the new cycle trails in from lowther castle. Uk lake district the three summits mountain bike holiday. Lake district mountain biking essential trails book bikemaps. On this lake district mountain biking holiday we choose our campsites for their blend of atmospheric loveliness and clean and modern facilities, always with plenty of hot showers. Rich in literary associations, blessed with an inspiring landscape that includes homes and gardens steeped in history, the lake district and cumbria has something for everyone. There are many trails from flat gravel to steep and rocky and everything in between. Then why not ditch the familiarity of your local trail centre, break out the maps, and get exploring. Mountain biking in the lake district ambleside 2020. Goldeneyes lake district mountain bike routes has ten routes printed on a very robust waterproof map, and shown very distinctly and clearly.
Richard staton, chris gore, john coefield, john coefield. Mountain biking in the lake district book twenty four graded mountain biking routes in the lake district, offering some of the best mtb riding in the uk. If you havent yet tried exploring the langdale valley and lake district you will be in for a treat. The routes are suitable for all abilities of riders, arranged by difficulty, from kendal to cleator moor in the far northwest and keswick to winster in the lyth valleypublishers description. If you are looking for mountain biking routes, whinlatter forest and grizedale forest are crisscrossed with routes. Lake district mountain biking essential trails book twenty seven of the best mountain bike routes in the lake district, graded from medium to extreme grade. From our preferred starting point in patterdale, we start the ride with the climb of the mountain pass, boredale hause, and traverse of beda fell, setting us up nicely for the fun and fast descent into bannerdale. Choose from a series of 14 lake district mountain biking maps or route guide books. These are suitable for beginners through to more challenging mountain bike routes for those with more experience. An instructed mountain biking session with us will be a journey with challenge, technical terrain, single track and rocky paths.